Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Early Learning and Childcare

1 Waverley Park, Spring Gardens, Abbeyhill, Edinburgh EH8 8EW
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AN INVITING AND INSPIRING NURSERY IN ABBEYHILL

The Elsie Inglis nursery in Abbeyhill offers a warm and welcoming environment, designed to support your child’s development from the age of 3 months to 5 years.

The friendly, experienced and highly qualified staff support your child’s transition from home to nursery, and the team pride there selves on providing a safe, exciting and enjoyable nursery where children can thrive.

Baby and toddler rooms are vibrant and enriching, with a sensory room and play resources to spark the imagination. With the well-equipped, age-appropriate gardens, children can extend their play and learning outside.

The unique Growing Enhancement programme aimed at preschoolers encourages children’s natural curiosity to learn. The focus is on reading, writing and mathematics, alongside vocational subjects such as art and cooking, giving every child the opportunity to gain the knowledge and confidence to thrive in school and beyond.

At Elsie Inglis, the team provide excellent nutritionally-balanced menus using fresh ingredients prepared by the nursery's chef. There is a monthly breakfast club for parents to join their child for breakfast and the children enjoy baking classes with the chef, where they learn how to follow instructions and direction, and use counting, measuring, problem-solving, and creativity.

The experienced team would love to meet you and your little one, so book a visit today and they will show you everything the nursery has to offer during your own personal tour.

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Care Provided by Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Early Learning and Childcare

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 65
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Early Learning and Childcare Reviews (64)

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Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Early Learning and Childcare has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.797) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Early Learning and Childcare has 64 reviews.

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Review from Esther S (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience in the baby's room has been fantastic. All the staff members are lovely, supportive and care for our son. Special mention to two nursery nurses, but everyone in the nursery is great.
The environment is very safe and they all encourage children to be more independent which is fantastic.
We couldn't recommend it enough it's a five-star nursery.

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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My youngest son has been at Elsie's since 10 months old. My oldest son also attended until school age. Both have very different personalities and both have thrived at the nursery. The staff really care about the children and get to know them and ensure the child is happy, settled and safe. The entire
team at Elsie's are professional, caring and flexible. The food is healthy and varied and second (and sometimes even third!) helpings are often requested.

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Review from Mark F (Father of Child) published on 30 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The girls and staff at Elsie's are really good with my daughter. She loves going into the baby room and seeing all her wee friends and having fun with the girls. She has adapted well to nursery, this is with the help of such good people working with her in the baby room.

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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Elsie Ingles nursery is a very friendly and nurturing environment and having used this nursery for over four years, I have never had any cause for complaint.
The children are cared for to a very high standard and are really happy there. Communication from the teachers to parents is excellent and I
feel they have the best interests of the children at heart.

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Review from D H (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am very happy with Elsie Inglis Nursery. My daughter thoroughly enjoys her time at the nursery which is a sure sign she is looked after well. I am very impressed with how my daughter is developing and this is down to the effort the staff put into helping her talk and develop her skills.

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Review from Susan (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I really liked this nursery from the very first visit. There's so much space to accommodate the different age groups inside and out. It's a safe, stimulating, fun and caring environment. Our daughter absolutely loves it, which is the best review!


I have a lot of respect and time for the fabulous

and supportive staff in the various rooms, the kitchen and the office.

Highly recommended.

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Review from F S (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter and I continue to be extremely happy and impressed with Elsie Inglis and every day she is there, I look forward to hearing about the new things she has learnt and what activities she has done.


The staff are fantastic and I feel happy and secure in the knowledge that she is safe and well

looked after.


I think this nursery is fantastic and I wouldn't have her anywhere else.


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Review from Shruti S (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I must thank Elsie Inglis for taking such good care of my son. I've had a horrible experience in the past with another nurse when my son ended up in a hospital and was never able to adjust there. I was quite scared while enrolling him at Elsie Inglis but within a month I could see my son adjusting.
He absolutely loves the staff and I see them quite open to ideas and suggestions which is wonderful. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone.

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Review from Rachel M (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, caring and attentive staff, every age group has their own room and outdoor play area. Our son is very happy here. The staff think about the little things like if we forget a jacket for him on a sunny day and then later it gets colder, if the children go outside they make sure they put
a top on him so he stays warm.

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Review from Barbara P (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

I found the nursery a very enjoyable place for kids. I have a son of almost 2 years old and I noticed his progress mentally and physically since he started almost 6 months ago.
The staff is professional and friendly and the place itself is peaceful.

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Review from Tiffany W (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My youngest child has been going to this nursery since she was a baby. She has a great experience from room to room and loves her time at nursery. She has a strong bond with all her teachers which is lovely to see and very reassuring.

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Review from Robbie H (Father of Child) published on 31 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really friendly and happy environment in the nursery. Staff show genuine affection for the children and create a very welcoming atmosphere. Activities are well managed and we always receive thorough feedback on my daughter's day. Excellent facilities for learning and play - would definitely recommend.

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Review from N D (Father of Child) published on 28 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My experience has been good with the nursery. I find the staff to be very helpful and caring in nature. I would recommend this nursery.

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Review from Lesley W (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery! The staff are all very friendly, caring and helpful. My son has been at the nursery for almost 2 years now, he is very fond of all staff and has also made lots of friends in his room. The facilities at the nursery are excellent, all the rooms are very well equipped and the gardens
provide great space for the children to get out and run about in the fresh air. The nursery offers a good variety of meals and I'm always happy that my son will have eaten well. My experience of the nursery has been brilliant and I would definitely recommend it to others.

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Review from D I (Father of Child) published on 5 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are amazing! They all take a very personal interest in our child and instantly make you feel at home. I have no worries about my daughter not being settled as she always looks more disappointed about leaving nursery than being left. We get a detailed outline of her day and what she has been
up to and had to eat. If she ever does take a tumble or feel unwell they give you a call to let you know and allow you to decide how you want to proceed. But we know that she is in safe hands. Excellent nursery.

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Review from Catherine B (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Elsie Inglis nursery since he was 6 months old, and graduates to go to on to school in August. I have always had every faith in the staff at Elsie's, and have had peace of mind that he's in a safe, caring and supported learning environment.

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Review from Lois F (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery - friendly, enthusiastic staff and my 4-year-old son comes home spouting facts about the animals, countries, nature things they have been learning about. He is very engaged by the learning and loves the way stuff link the topics eg. they made fortune cookies for Chinese New Year. The nursery
provides mini-French lessons and dance classes which he loves. The staff at the nursery have been very supportive when my son was diagnosed last year with a long-term medical condition. Couldn't have asked for more!

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Review from Clare M (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff in the twos Room - and the rest of the nursery - are excellent! Very caring, honest and approachable. Transitions particularly well dealt with, and we got great support when it came to potty training!

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Review from Jen T (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very satisfied with the care provided to our child, he has been at the nursery for over 12 months. They ensure a smooth transition between the rooms & ensure they settle in well. Our child takes part in a wide variety of activities provided by the staff from painting, class tasks, home projects,
role play, exploring new things, dance, singing & also externally provided, in fact, he looks forward to Sparkle Arts weekly. He enjoys going to nursery and looks forward it. The outside space is very good & is used daily, there is a good range of outdoor toys & equipment for the children to use. I feel there is a really good balance between structured learning and independent play. The meals are all prepared on site and are a very good balance nutritionally, the nursery provide an update daily on what's eaten and a weekly menu which helps with planning at home! The staff are a major part of the success, they are committed & have a real passion for what they do and this come across.

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Review from Leah M (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I feel Elsie Inglis Nursery provides a really nice environment for my daughter. I especially like the lay out of the nursery inside with all the little rooms each group has to use. I also like the additional facilities that the nursery offers - i.e Step it up Dance etc which luckily enough my daughter
is in nursery that day that this activity takes place.
Another reason I like this nursery is that the staff are friendly and the management staff are really helpful with any enquiries that I may have had in the past.
The in-house chef and menu selection is also really good - I feel my daughter receives a well-balanced diet from the meals provided on a daily basis.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.797)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.797) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Early Learning and Childcare is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.797 for Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Early Learning and Childcare is calculated as follows: ( (222 Excellents x 5) + (43 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 271 Ratings = 4.797

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Early Learning and Childcare is based on 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 65 number of registered child places is 13, which has been reached with 23 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (3)

Karen

Karen

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Karen has been part of Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis since 2022. She joined the team as Nursery Manager, bringing with her a wealth of experience from her previous roles as Nursery Manager and Area Manager in a small group of Edinburgh nurseries.


Karen is passionate about ensuring quality and loves supporting her staff to create the best experiences for the children every day. She originally worked in the banking sector but found her true calling in childcare after having her son. Karen enjoys learning and, after earning her HNC in childcare, she went on to complete a BA in Childhood Practice and a postgraduate degree.


She is also qualified in paediatric first aid, child protection, and food hygiene, and has completed several management courses.


Emma

Emma

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Emma has recently joined the team at Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis and brings with her an HNC and a BA in Childhood Practice, along with a variety of other courses that she loves to incorporate into her work.


Emma has been in childcare for nearly ten years, starting as a nursery practitioner. She then moved up to room leader and later became a deputy manager before joining the team at Elsie Inglis. She has experience with all age groups and especially enjoys helping little ones settle into the nursery and getting to know them.


In her free time, Emma loves taking her dog for walks in the local area and spending time with family and friends.


Elisa

Elisa

Job Title: Third in Charge

Elisa is the nursery's Third in Charge. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education with a focus on Physical Education and has enjoyed working with children from 0 to 12 years old in both Early Years and Primary settings.


For almost three years, she has been a valued member of the Bright Horizons team. She began her journey as an Early Years Teacher, progressed to Room Leader in the preschool room, and now serves as the Third in Charge. Teaching is her passion! Elisa loves creating fun and engaging learning experiences and monitoring children's progress to help them achieve their best.


In her free time, she is a sports enthusiast and plays handball for the Edinburgh Handball Team. She also enjoys taking her campervan on trips to the stunning Scottish Highlands, where she loves hiking and soaking in the beauty of nature.


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